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Why Two-Factor Authentication is a Statistical Necessity

June 25, 2013

To minimize risk, two-factor authentication has become a necessity and is now generally being adopted. Two-factor authentication is the combination of two out of the three possible methods (something you know, something you have, something you are).

How Cloud-Hosted Video Can Benefit the SME and Enterprise Businesses

Jay Krone

June 25, 2013

Storage has never been more important to businesses of all sizes and shapes than it is today.

19th Century Courthouse Goes Digital with Cloud-Based Access Control

June 20, 2013

The Old Lake County Courthouse (or "The Grand Old Lady") was erected in 1878, but recent renovations led to the space's use as retail and offices, as well as a functioning courtroom, all operating with standard locks and keys. This is where the problems began.

The new driverless train in Milan's metro line 5 is supported by surveillance cameras and integrated mass notification for stronger evacuation protocols and security.

Surveillance, Evacuation Solutions Enhance Milan's New Driverless Metro

Italy's longest metro system now combines video surveillance and public-address communication to manage evacuation measures.

June 17, 2013

Italy's longest metro system now combines video surveillance and public-address communication to manage evacuation measures.

How to Sort through Big Data for Threat Detection

Vince Walden

June 11, 2013

In the age of Big Data where volume, velocity and variety of data is increasing complexity both internally and externally, integrating new data sources is bringing organizations tremendous opportunities to mitigate threats in new, innovative ways.

How GTRI Practices Could Protect Schools from Violence

Bernard Scaglione

June 11, 2013

As all security experts know, one of the basic principles utilized in securing buildings or institutions is controlling access onto the property and into building by using basic security measures such as security officers, fencing, bars on windows or electronic access control systems.

Business intelligence gathering is revolutionizing rainforest research.

How Business Intelligence Becomes an Eco-Research Tool

Scientists in Australia's Rainforests and California's Beaches Use Business Analysis to Collect Data and Save the Ecosystem

June 3, 2013

As environmental regulations increase, industrialization’s effects stretch further and ecological scientists grasp for new ways to collect vital data, some parties are all reaching for the same thing: business intelligence.

Why Global Supply Chains Need Global Shared Security Standards

Peter Kant

May 28, 2013

The attempted bombing of two cargo aircraft in October 2010 via hidden explosives inside printer cartridges illuminated one thing to the air cargo industry – it is not immune to terrorism.

How Outsourcing Can Increase Badging Efficiency and Reduce Cost

David Finkelstein

May 28, 2013

Security officers often deal with photo ID card issuance as an afterthought, but companies should take advantage of the fact that these cards are the most visible daily reminder of security policy.

4 Steps to Better Mail Screening and Ricin Detection

James Viscardi

May 28, 2013

Recent incidents of ricin being mailed to the White House and members of Congress are a chilling reminder that the mail system continues to be used by those wishing to do harm.